The Ministries of Grace

There are four primary ministries that help Grace bring glory to God, carry out our mission, and communicate the message of the church.

The Ministry of Gathering to worship God, pray, and proclaim His word. The weekly corporate gathering of the church is a priority at Grace. God’s word is preached and heeded. Songs of praise and thanksgiving are directed to God in worship. Prayers of praise, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession are made. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world.

The Ministry of Growing in Christ and in discipleship with one another. The church pursues discipleship in the context of relationships with one another. We encourage believers to grow in their faith through involvement in a small group. We care for one another through prayer, conversation and meeting needs.

The Ministry of Giving to the church through service. As members of the church, we practice stewardship of our time, spiritual gifts, and financial resources. We use these in service to one another and to enhance the ministries and mission of the church.

The Ministry of Going into the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The church is a living witness to the world of God’s grace in Jesus Christ. The church witnesses through its presence in the city, its practice of good deeds to others, its proclamation of the way of salvation, and its partnership in local and global missions.

These four ministries are the functions of a healthy church. They point the church up to God in worship and in listening to His word, in to one another in discipleship, fellowship, and service, and out to the world in evangelism and missions. At Grace, we direct our energy and resources toward the fulfillment of these ministries.